Category Archives: Capitalism

I keep hoping that the presidential candidates will be addressing the deeply serious political-economic and environmental crises that our country (and the world) are facing. So far, global warming is never even mentioned by the Republican candidates. And the only … Continue reading →

Regarding the seriousness of the current situation in the USA and Europe, I suggest you read this article (below) from the current Newsweek. It made quite an impression on me, although I was not surprised at what George Soros said. … Continue reading →

A knowledgeable person in our Economics Reform Advocacy Group (ERAG) mentioned a 2010 book, The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War between States and Corporations?, by Ian Bremmer, which suggests a newly emerging model, State-Sponsored Capitalism, such … Continue reading →

The current situation in Madison, Wisconsin, and several other states starkly points out the need for system change. This represents more than a partisan challenge. Some (not all) of these Republican governors seem to think that attacking the right of … Continue reading →

I am about 60% through William Greider’s excellent 2009 book, “Come Home, America: The Rise and Fall (and Redeeming Promise) of Our Country.” The book covers much more than economics, although the need for economic and political reform is laid … Continue reading →